Saints head coach Sean Payton has spoken publicly for the first time since one of the darkest days in the history of Louisiana sports, the NFC Championship loss against the LA Rams now known as the Bayou Burglary.  Payton says for the first 24 hours he was angry, but in the days that followed, he resorted to a coping in isolation.

Cut 3 (10) “…it’s probably sugar.”

NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell is likely to address the controversy at a press conference scheduled for noon.

The eastbound side of the I-210 Bridge in Lake Charles will be shut down for the next several month while it undergoes extensive repair work starting at 9PM today. In the meantime, traffic will be maintained in both directions, but on the westbound side. DOTD spokesperson Tammy York says drivers approaching the structure should expect some new traffic diversions.

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A report shows Louisianans are leaving 8.9 million vacation days a year on the table, 27^th most in the nation. Of the 17 days a year Louisianans do take, only eight of them were for travel, so Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says now’s a great time to start planning your “Staycations” for the year. To start, he recommends the criminally overlooked beauty of a bayou southwest of New Orleans.

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A state commission is advancing a legislative plan to dramatically increase the amount of support for early childhood education. The preliminary funding plan, called LA B to 3, aims to clear the 22,000 children on the wait list for early childhood education financial support, and provide support to 114,000 children three and under. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says it’s a crucial first step.

Cut 13 (11) “…from that.”

The commission was created during the last legislative session.

A report shows Louisianans do not use a quarter of their vacation days that they earn every year, and the Lt. Governor says he has a fix for that…

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Congressman Clay Higgins has been appointed as the Republican Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operation.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge is playing host to 1400 educators today.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A report shows Louisianans are leaving 8.9 million vacation days a year on the table, 27^th most in the nation. Of the 17 days a year Louisianans do take, only eight of them were for travel, so Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says now’s a great time to start planning your “Staycations” for the year. To start, he recommends the criminally overlooked beauty of a bayou southwest of New Orleans.

Cut 4 (08) “state park”

the report, which studied trends in 2017, notes nationwide, 705 million vacation days go unused.

Once you wrap up your trip to Bayou Segnette, The Lt. Governor recommends driving west to Lake Charles, staying at one of the new resorts, and then driving just north for one of the most haunted destinations in the state.

Cut 5 (12) “…of ghosts.”

After you get your scares, Nungesser recommends loading the family in the car and visiting central and north Louisiana, which is becoming a hotbed of WW2 era historical must-sees. With one weekend trip to Alexandria and then Monroe, you can cover both theaters of the war.

Cut 6 (13) “…to fly”

The report notes people who plan their vacations ahead of time were more likely to utilize all of their vacation days than those who don’t.

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Congressman Clay Higgins has been named the top Republican of the Subcommittee of Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, which is responsible for all aspects of security ops along land, air, and maritime borders.   It’s an appointment that Higgins says he doesn’t take lightly.

Cut 7 (10) “…our southern border.”

Higgins says although he expects the subcommittee to be one of the more contentious in the 116^th Congress, he expects his role to be one to unify the both sides of the border security debate.

Cut 8 (07) “…as a country.”

Higgins says he’s in favor of the border wall, and feels optimistic an agreement will be reached funding the structure prior to another shutdown that could take place next month.

Cut 9 (12) “…my home.″

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The Louisiana Department of Education is hosting the 2019 Behavioral Intervention Summit today at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge.  Chief of Staff of the Office of Student Opportunities at LDOE Lisa French says about 1400 educators and national experts will convene in a day full of focus on equipping educators with the tools and resources needed to work with the behavior issues of students.

Cut 10 (09) “emotional skills.”

French says the summit is a first in the state and comes as a response to behavioral issues faced in the classroom, in an effort to identify the best implementation of appropriate interventions.

Cut 11 (12) “…in this space.”

French says the goal is to see the behavioral needs being met with students remaining in the classroom instead of going to alternative schools or being suspended and sent home.

Cut 12 (10) “…their behavior.”

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A state commission is advancing a legislative plan to dramatically increase the amount of support for early childhood education. The preliminary funding plan, called LA B to 3, aims to clear the 22,000 children on the wait list for early childhood education financial support, and provide support to 114,000 children three and under. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says it’s a crucial first step.

Cut 13 (11) “…from that.”

The commission was created during the last legislative session.

Much of Louisiana’s early childhood education funding comes from the feds, but Mizell says this time the large increase in funds necessary to get this program going will have to come locally.

Cut 14 (10) “an example”

The commission reports less than a third of three-year-olds can accesses quality childcare in Louisiana.

But it’s not the only expensive education priority this session, with a teacher pay raise also on deck for intense discussions. The report notes every one dollar invested in early education yields $7.30 in return, and the expansion can large pay for itself unlike other programs.

Cut 15 (11) “…investment.”

173,000 children three and under are in need of early childhood education.

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19th ranked LSU looks to extend its winning streak to 10 games tonight when they visit Texas A-and-M. The Tigers are coming off a remarkable victory, where they rallied from 14 points down late in the second half to beat Missouri on their home floor. LSU guard Tremont Waters says that win shows a lot about their team…

Cut 16 (13) “…the end″

It looked like LSU would suffer its first SEC loss on Saturday in Missouri, but Skylar Mays got hot, scoring nine consecutive points to start the rally. Mays says it was a great win, but they can’t forget why they were down by double digits…

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The Aggies are 1-5 in the SEC, with their only win coming against Alabama with a buzzer beating three-pointer. But Mays says they can’t overlook A-and-M…

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Authorities say they have obtained a confession from 21-year-old Dakota Theriot, the south Louisiana man accused of killing his parents in Ascension Parish and then three others in Livingston Parish during Saturday shooting spree. Theriot was arrested Sunday morning in Virginia in the driveway of his grandmother’s home. He’s currently in the Richmond County, Virginia jail and an extradition hearing is set for Friday morning. Theriot faces five counts of first-degree murder when he returns to Louisiana. Webre says the suspected killer is eligible for the death penalty if convicted…

Cut 11 (10) “opposed to that”

The NBA has slapped a $50,000 fine on Pelican’s forward Anthony Davis following his agent’s public disclosure of his trade request.  The NBA’s collective bargaining agreement prohibits such disclosures, citing the comments made by agent Rich Paul to ESPN as “an intentional effort to undermine the contractual relationship between Davis and the Pelicans.”

Freezing temps will be blanketing a chunk of the state as far south as the I-10 corridor.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says tomorrow will be the most brutal of the cold temps, especially for the northern portions of the state.

Cut 12 (06)   “…points northward.”

Keim says now is the time protect people, plants, pets and pipes.

It’s been four years since the legislature approved legislation to allow Louisiana patients who suffer from certain diseases have access to medical marijuana, but you still can’t get it. Some families are frustrated that the process has been delayed once again, this time with a treatment availability estimated at early summer. Katie Corkern is a mother of a child who suffers from epilepsy and believes medical marijuana could be used to replace some of her child’s current medications, medications that have severe side effects. She says every month the state delays, is another month her child has to suffer.

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21-year-old Dakota Theriot has allegedly confessed to killing five people during a shooting spree in Livingston and Ascension Parishes. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A judge has denied bail for LSU receiver Drake Davis after his most recent arrest for violating a protective order. Authorities claim Davis contacted his ex-girlfriend, whose ribs he is accused of breaking after an assault that led to his August arrest. After those charges he was placed on under house arrest, and ordered to not make contact with the victim.

It’s been four years since the legislature approved legislation to allow Louisiana patients who suffer from certain diseases have access to medical marijuana, but you still can’t get it. Some families are frustrated that the process has been delayed once again, this time with a treatment availability estimated at early summer. Katie Corkern is a mother of a child who suffers from epilepsy.

Cut 6 (10) “…intentions”

LSU and Southern are the two universities who have put in charge with the production of medical marijuana. GB Sciences has partnered with LSU.

Freezing temps will be blanketing a chunk of the state as far south as the I-10 corridor.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says tomorrow will be the most brutal of the cold temps, one of the coldest points of the winter so far for the state as Louisiana has only had a couple of other arctic outbreaks to rival this one.

Cut 13 (09) “…this winter.”

Authorities say they have obtained a confession from 21-year-old Dakota Theriot, the south Louisiana man accused of killing his parents in Ascension Parish and then three others in Livingston Parish during Saturday shooting spree. Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard spoke at  a noon press conference

Cut 9 (11) “from his father″

Ard says a motive on why Theriot went on the killing spree remains unclear.

It’s been four years since legislation was finalized that would allow Louisiana patients who suffer from certain diseases accesses to medical marijuana, but you still can’t get it. Some families are frustrated that the process has been delayed once again, this time with a treatment availability estimated at early summer. Katie Corkern is a mother of a child who suffers from seizures.

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A new study shows a connection between poor sleep and plaque buildup in the arteries.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has discovered an association between poor sleep and plaque buildup in arteries throughout the body, which can cause issues such as strokes and heart attacks.  Chief of Cardiology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Frank Smart says he’s hesitant to say the blockages are a result of the poor sleep.

Cut 3 (06) “…cause and effect.”

Smart says in the study, in one subgroup of women who got over 8 hours of sleep, it showed there was an increase in plaque buildup.

And that’s not the only news coming out of the venerable institution.  A patient who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy at LSU Health New Orleans showed a big improvement in their mental and physical faculties. Director of Hyperbaric Medicine Dr. Paul Harch.

Cut 6 (11) “…Alzheimer’s”

The vote by LHSAA principals to hold private school state championship games at a separate venue from the public schools creates another dilemna for the leadership of high school athletics.

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LSU Football ticket prices are going up in most coveted seats, but down in the less ought after areas of the stadium. LSU ticket manager Brian Broussard.

Cut 13 (11) “…are not increasing.”

Alzheimer sufferers potentially have some great news out of LSU Health New Orleans: A patient who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed a big improvement in their mental and physical faculties. Director of Hyperbaric Medicine Dr. Paul Harch says the patient reported increased quality of life, and a brain scan showed an in brain metabolism after undergoing the restorative therapy.

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Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in America.

LSU announces season ticket prices for high demand seats in Tiger Stadium will go up four to 12-percent, but some seats will see a decrease of 16-percent in the cost of a ticket. LSU ticket manager Brian Broussard says they expect the pricing structure change to see an increase in revenue at the box office.

Cut 15 (10) “…a little better..”

LHSAA principals voted to give select schools the authority to choose where championship games will be held in the sports of football, basketball, baseball and softball, but the organization will still have to approve any site selection before private schools can host their final games. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine.

Cut 11 (12) “…for approval.”

Teurlings Catholic principal Mike Boyer envisions title games played on college campuses or on school campuses of the higher seed.

An Alexandria man is under arrest on several charges for allegedly firing a gun inside of his house, and striking a five year old girl. When police arrived initially, they say Joshua Vercher told them the shot came from outside of the house, but further investigation indicated that was not the case.

Authorities are set to hold a press conference addressing Dakota Theriot, who allegedly murdered five people in two parishes at noon.

An LSU Health New Orleans doctor says he’s seen a notable, and measureable increase in quality of life for an Alzheimer patient who underwent a series of hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions….

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The vote by LHSAA principals to hold private school state championship games at a separate venue from the public schools creates another dilemna for the leadership of high school athletics.

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LSU sports fans may soon be paying a little more to cheer on the Bayou Bengals.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Alzheimer sufferers potentially have some great news out of LSU Health New Orleans: A patient who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed a big improvement in their mental and physical faculties. Director of Hyperbaric Medicine Dr. Paul Harch says the patient reported increased quality of life, and a brain scan showed a 38 percent increase in brain metabolism after undergoing the restorative therapy.

Cut 4 (08) “genes”

The patient was a 58-year-old woman who had experienced five years of cognitive decline.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has caught on in sports medicine and other healing focused fields, but this is one of the first looks at its benefits in relation to cognitive disorders. Harch says patients will undergo 40 sessions at 50 minutes each of a very unique kind of therapy.

Cut 5 (12) “…of time.”

The report, which can be found in the journal Medical Gas Research, indicated the patient saw a reoccurrence of symptoms two months after the treatment.

Harch cautioned that this was not a formal study or clinical trial, but the limited sample size does give reason to be optimistic.

Cut 6 (11) “…Alzheimer’s”

Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in America.

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It is absolutely frigid out there right now, and according to the forecast it could stay this way for potentially the next two days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says some parts of the state could be in for below freezing temperatures today, and the rest of the state won’t be too much warmer than that.

Cut 7 (09) “…and Monroe.”

And you might want to keep that jacket handy for tomorrow’s commute, because while it’s in the upper 20s to low thirties today, it’ll be even worse tomorrow.

Cut 8 (11) “…brisk day”

Keim says it’s the kind of weather where you need to make sure you bring any plants and animals inside so they don’t freeze while the temperatures plummet, and for north Louisiana residents, you may want to consider wrapping your pipes if the temperature stays below 30 for an extended period.

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Now that private schools can hold state championship games at sites separate from public schools, it’s up to LHSAA leadership to make it work. The significant change goes into effect for the 2019-20 athletic season. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says the details have to be worked out…

Cut 10 (07) “with this”

LHSAA principals voted to give select schools the authority to choose where championship games will be held in the sports of football, basketball, baseball and softball. Teurlings Catholic principal Mike Boyer envisions title games played on college campuses or on school campuses of the higher seed. Bonine says the site selection will need LHSAA approval…

Cut 11 (12) “…for approval.”

Boyer disagrees, he believes select schools have complete autonomy over where a championship game will be held. Bonine says one area he really wants to address over the coming months, is making sure teams with poor winning percentages don’t qualify for the playoffs, which has been a problem since the initial split in football went into effect in 2013…

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The LSU Board of Supervisors approves a new pricing structure for football and baseball, the first price change since 2014 and 2015 respectively.  The new pricing structure is designed to better reflect demand and market value.  LSU ticket manager Brian Broussard says in Tiger Stadium, they’ve identified the areas that consumers are willing to take on the bigger price tag.

Cut 13 (11) “…are not increasing.”

Broussard says prices will not be increasing for students.  In fact, in some areas, they may see a cost savings.

Cut 14 (09) “of the stadium”

Broussard says they expect the pricing structure change to see an increase in revenue at the box office.

Cut 15 (10) “…a little better..”

Tradition fund and season ticket holders will be notified of details regarding their individual seat tickets in mid-February.  Baseball season tickets will be adjusted beginning in 2020 with only grandstand tickets being increased.

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The Pelicans All-Star forward Anthony Davis’s trade request means the franchise is likely set to have a 6’10 hole in its roster in the near future, which has suddenly become a lot more uncertain without the organization’s presumed cornerstone. All-Star guard Jrue Holiday, who is under contract through 2022, says the team got the heads up yesterday morning just before the news broke.

Cut 16 (13) “…for him″

There’s no guarantee Davis will be traded before he gets healthy again and enters the starting lineup. Drew says even though the team knows The Brow isnt coming back, it won’t be awkward playing with him until a potential trade manifests.

 cut 17 (15)   “.with us” 

Drew says watching the Pels future upended is a familiar feeling. He went through the same thing six years ago when he was traded to join Davis in New Orleans from Philly.

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A winter weather advisory is in effect tonight and into early tomorrow morning for much Louisiana, even as far south as Pointe Coupe and the Feliciana Parishes. Forecaster Mario Valverde, with the National Weather Service, says light snow is expected in Monroe and Alexandria, while Shreveport might see a tenth of an inch…

Cut 6 (08) “…morning hours”

The state department of transportation is monitoring the potential for wintry precipitation and will continue to do so through tomorrow morning. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says wintry precipitation falls during the overnight hours, be extra careful on your way to work or school…
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Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis has reportedly submitted a trade request. Davis has averaged 24 points and 11 rebounds a game on 52 percent shooting for his career in New Orleans, while playing a pivotal defensive role for the team.  Advocate Pelicans writer Scott Kushner says there’s plenty of blame to go around for the team’s inability to be more than just an 8^th seed contender.

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A stage judge orders one of the former LSU students who allegedly played a role in the suspected hazing death of Max Gruver in 2017 to hand over his cellphone’s passcode. Because requiring cell phone passwords is not settled law, Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says convicting Matthew Naquin on the back of evidence obtained from his device is likely to lead to a lengthy series of legal challenges that may not favor the prosecution.

Cut 11 (11) “habeas corpus.”

Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis has reportedly submitted a trade request and informed the team he will not re-sign when his contract expires in the summer of 2020. Advocate Pelicans writer Scott Kushner.

Cut 3 (11) “…been led.”

Earlier this year Davis was spotted with Lebron James at a restaurant, where James reportedly pitched The Brow on playing in the City of Angels.

The team has released a statement saying they will do the trade on their terms and on their time, and that they have asked the league to strictly enforce tampering rules associated with this transaction.

A stage judge orders one of the former LSU students who allegedly played a role in the suspected hazing death of Max Gruver in 2017 to hand over his cellphone’s passcode. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s a surprising decision.

Cut 9 (12) “password.″

A winter weather advisory is in effect tonight and into early tomorrow morning from the top of the state down nearly to Baton Rouge. Forecaster Mario Valverde, with the National Weather Service, says light snow is expected in Monroe and Alexandria, while Shreveport might see a tenth of an inch. Valverde says rain will develop tonight across the northern half of the state as an artic cold front moves through. He says they believe the snow will not start falling until early tomorrow morning…

Cut 8 (08) “…wake up.”

The state department of transportation is monitoring the potential for wintry precipitation and will continue to do so through tomorrow morning. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan…

Cut 12 (11)   “…conditions.”

To get updates on road conditions you can go to 5-1-1, L-A-dot-org.